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7 months ago
in Jandy’s Meanderings » Favorite Posters of 2007 on Jandy's Meanderings
Jandy, great analysis on the posters. They are always fun to think about, even if the movies themselves aren't so hot. Haven't seen Margot either, but can't say it works for me because the heads are too small. The vampire script for Blood could have been intentional on PTA's part, with Daniel Plainveiw sucking the lives (and milkshakes) of everyone. Give The Assassination of Jesse James poster another look; it's in my top five. Definitely Casey's year. Let's get together for a viewing sometime soon if you have any time.
1 year ago
in Jandy’s Meanderings » Disappearing iTunes on Jandy's Meanderings
Jandy,
I'm really glad you liked Hannah. I'll put it in your top 5 WA but will have to have you choose sometime which one gets knocked out :)
Yes, The Shining is unlike any other. There are many angles of discussion, which is one reason I like it so much. Stephen King hates it, which is why he sanctioned the tv movie version, which I haven't seen. I think if King wanted it done a certain way then he should have put it contract before he took the money. I read the book ages ago and it is great but like you said, the best adaptations are usually re-interpretations. Shelley Duvall and the boy are often criticized for weak performances and perhaps rightly so. But I guess the strength of the two stars--Nicholson and the Overlook and all of the visuals carry the movie for sure.
I am looking forward to Once and think I will like it based on your report. Same for Bourne. I didn't see 2, liked the first (and the original book). Do you think one should have the first two fresh in mind for maximum enjoyment? That's a great question about smart action movies. It doesn't seem like there' s been too many. I will have to think about that one.
I have never tried a blog. The fact that you seem to be the most organized person I know and still get behind on your blog scares me :) But if you would ever have time to show me some basics I would love it and see if my technical ignorance is up to the challenge.
I think I know exactly what you mean about Sunset. I don't think it continues the pure romance of Sunrise, perhaps it's even an anti-romance. I think the rawness that you said and the realism were the right choice for the second, which makes the bookends genius. Had they continued the tone of the first I'm not sure it would have worked. I did find the ending ambiguous and one could argue it's a happy ending. I've not checked if there's been any conversation about their continuing the series a la the 7Up Series!
(which I haven't seen).
Eric
I'm really glad you liked Hannah. I'll put it in your top 5 WA but will have to have you choose sometime which one gets knocked out :)
Yes, The Shining is unlike any other. There are many angles of discussion, which is one reason I like it so much. Stephen King hates it, which is why he sanctioned the tv movie version, which I haven't seen. I think if King wanted it done a certain way then he should have put it contract before he took the money. I read the book ages ago and it is great but like you said, the best adaptations are usually re-interpretations. Shelley Duvall and the boy are often criticized for weak performances and perhaps rightly so. But I guess the strength of the two stars--Nicholson and the Overlook and all of the visuals carry the movie for sure.
I am looking forward to Once and think I will like it based on your report. Same for Bourne. I didn't see 2, liked the first (and the original book). Do you think one should have the first two fresh in mind for maximum enjoyment? That's a great question about smart action movies. It doesn't seem like there' s been too many. I will have to think about that one.
I have never tried a blog. The fact that you seem to be the most organized person I know and still get behind on your blog scares me :) But if you would ever have time to show me some basics I would love it and see if my technical ignorance is up to the challenge.
I think I know exactly what you mean about Sunset. I don't think it continues the pure romance of Sunrise, perhaps it's even an anti-romance. I think the rawness that you said and the realism were the right choice for the second, which makes the bookends genius. Had they continued the tone of the first I'm not sure it would have worked. I did find the ending ambiguous and one could argue it's a happy ending. I've not checked if there's been any conversation about their continuing the series a la the 7Up Series!
(which I haven't seen).
Eric
1 year ago
in Jandy’s Meanderings » Disappearing iTunes on Jandy's Meanderings
Jandy, your blog is amazing! So much good stuff. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about The Shining and Hannah and Her Sisters (favorites of mine) and Zodiac, which I liked a lot and wonder if, in this apparently weak movie year, it should be considered a major work.
Loved the Julie Delpy dancing clip. I love those movies and found that blogger's insight about Before Sunset idealizing their love interesting though I'm not sure I agree. Perhaps Sunrise does but Sunset can be a downer, depending on how one takes the ending.
I must confess to seeing Rush Hour 3 with low expectations and actually enjoyed it very much. Don't know if it would be in the guilty pleasure category but lots of laughs and good action = a pretty good summer flick.
Eric
Loved the Julie Delpy dancing clip. I love those movies and found that blogger's insight about Before Sunset idealizing their love interesting though I'm not sure I agree. Perhaps Sunrise does but Sunset can be a downer, depending on how one takes the ending.
I must confess to seeing Rush Hour 3 with low expectations and actually enjoyed it very much. Don't know if it would be in the guilty pleasure category but lots of laughs and good action = a pretty good summer flick.
Eric